2004 Morgan 4 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan 4 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morgan | Smart |
Model | 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |